SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE INCOMPATIBILITY CHART

Do NOT mix Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) with ANY other chemical unless adequate engineering
controls and personal protective equipment (PPE) are in place. Accidental mixing may cause dangerous
conditions that could result in injury to personnel and/or damage to property or the environment.
Common locations where accidental mixing of incompatible chemicals can occur include, but are not
limited to, containment systems and drains, sinks, unloading piping and warehouse storage areas.
This is only a listing of the more common incompatible chemicals and is not an all-inclusive list. Contact
your supplier or The Chlorine Institute for more information.

Incompatible Material Mixing May Result In

Acids and Acidic Compounds such as (Note 1): - Release of chlorine gas, may occur
- Alum (Aluminum Sulfate) - Hydrofluoric Acid violently.
- Aluminum Chloride - Fluorosilicic Acid
- Ferrous or Ferric Chloride - Phosphoric Acid
- Ferrous or Ferric Sulfate - Brick and Concrete Cleaners
- Nitric Acid - Chlorinated Solutions of Ferrous
- Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Sulfate
- Sulfuric Acid
Chemicals and Cleaning Compounds containing ammonia such as (Note 1): - Formation of explosive compounds.
- Ammonium Hydroxide - Quaternary Ammonium Salts - Release of chlorine or other noxious
- Ammonium Chloride (Quats) gases.
- Ammonium Silicofluoride - Urea
- Ammonium Sulfate
Organic Chemicals and Chemical Compounds such as (Note 1): - Formation of chlorinated organic
- Fuels and Fuel Oils - Propane compounds.
- Amines - Ethylene Glycol - Formation of explosive compounds
- Methanol - Insecticides, Solvents, and - Release of chlorine gas, may occur
- Organic Polymers Solvent Based Cleaning violently
Compounds
- Cotton cellulose
Metals such as: - Release of oxygen gas, generally
- Copper - Cobalt does not occur violently. Could
- Nickel - Iron cause overpressure/rupture of a
- Vanadium - Molybdenum closed system
Avoid piping and material handling equipment containing stainless steel,
aluminum, carbon steel, chrome steel, brass, and bronze, Inconel®, Monel® or
other metals.
Hydrogen Peroxide - Release of oxygen gas, may occur
violently
Reducing agents such as: - Evolution of heat may cause
- Sodium Sulfite - Sodium Hydrosulfite splashing or boiling.
- Sodium Bisulfite - Sodium Thiosulfate
Oxidizing agents such as: - Release of chlorine dioxide, chlorine,
- Sodium Chlorite and oxygen gas. Increased rate as
pH is lowered.
Avoid direct contact with sunlight or UV light - Release of oxygen gas, generally
does not occur violently. Could
cause overpressure/rupture of a
closed system

NOTE: Some of these compounds can be found in common household, automotive and industrial
products such as window, drain, toilet bowl and surface cleaners, degreasers, antifreeze, water treatment
or swimming pool chemicals. Consult product labels, product manufacturers, sodium hypochlorite
suppliers or The Chlorine Institute for information.